Zazen - A Guide to Sitting.
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@Promatheos Mind and body aren't separate in Buddhism. Also, it's not like the posture is difficult AT ALL so why complain about it?
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very interesting thanks
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@spartanthree100 I concur...but: eyes somewhat open w/ 'soft' focus is the way i was taught(Choygam Trungpa)...
Some do eyes closed...
posture is extremely important.
Peace
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some great inforamtion here thanks
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@Promatheos : The posture is a very important part of Zen meditation. The straight sitting posture allows you to removes any strain while you practice. It also allows the diaphragm to move freely. The eyes are kept nearly closed so as to cut off visual distractions while restraining the body from going into sleep. The Cosmic mudra is also significant. These are mere guidelines. You can meditate while lying down, while walking or sitting on a chair.
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yeah realizing we are 3 parts, mind body and spirit, we must bring all essences to the same discipline. it would be just as foolish to say "ah, it doesn't matter what you think! the symbols are useless, the aim is free thought!"
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Can't see a damn thing either, FormerlyMrBean667
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posture isnt all that important, just look at eckhart tolle, dude is a zen master and sits like a chooch.
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I think all of this posturing and where your eyes should be and hands in egg shapes etc is nonsense and distracting. If you're thinking "Am I in the right posture? Is my back straight? Where am I looking?" you aren't even doing zazen.
Just sit in any way that's comfortable for you. This is a mind practice not a body practice.
Promatheos 2 years ago 19
@Promatheos Both. Mind and body. Hence the focus on the posture.
MilesD3 5 months ago 12